Final Fantasy VI's PS1 version first released on this day in 1999. A port of an all-time classic that was sadly beset by lengthy load times. It added opening and ending FMV sequences and a bestiary. Here's part of the opening FMV:
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance was first released on this day in 2003. An ancient book takes Marche and his friends to the magical world of Ivalice. Here's its classic TV commercial, where FF characters are waiting for your call...
The big question... was Marche in the right? IYKYK...
Lost Odyssey released in North America today in 2008. Designed by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi with music from Nobuo Uematsu, some consider it a sort of alternate universe PS3/360 era Final Fantasy. Here's that glorious CG-to-gameplay transition from the opening:
Final Fantasy VII first released in North America on this day in 1997, backed by a Sony-funded marketing blitz of an estimated $30 million that'd help it to find enormous success. Here's a classic TV ad from back in the day...
Today is #InternationalDogDay, so here's to all the canine companions that have joined our parties in RPGs over the years - and those had have had adventures of their own! Plus, that one we fired at enemies like a cannonball. Who's your favorite?
The Legend of Zelda first hit North America 35 years ago today, back in 1987. As the original commercial said... "Woah! Nice graphics!!"
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles first released today in 2003. Square created a new shell company, The Game Designers Studio, to develop the game for GameCube despite Sony's then 19% stake in the publisher. Here's its Japanese TV ad, showing off the game's multiplayer nature.
Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire first released on this day in 2017. The game has been downloaded more than 50 million times. We don't know either.
Final Fantasy Tactics first released 25 years ago today, back in 1997. Ramza Beoulve finds himself in the thick of The Lion War.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D first released on this day in 2011. A new version of the classic with updated visuals, a boss challenge mode, Master Quest, and more. Any excuse to post the ad that was released for the game's Japanese launch: